Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

5.0 (320 reviews) Tucson, USA
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Taste downtown Tucson on the city's original, #1-rated walking food tour. Locally owned since 2012, over 2,000 five-star reviews, 6–7 restaurant stops, & an expert local guide.

There are newer Tucson food tours out there — but none of them started the movement, and none of them offer more. As the first and longest-running walking food tour in Tucson, we've spent over 14 years perfecting every stop, every story, and every bite. Our tours are crafted to give you more food, more fun, and more authentic Tucson for your ticket price —and that's a promise we've kept since day one.

Even longtime Tucson locals discover something new on every tour. Visitors consistently call it the single best thing they did on their trip to Tucson. Whether you're a first-time visitor looking for the best things to do in Tucson, AZ, or a local who wants to fall in love with your city all over again, this tour delivers.

As for all our tours for the lowest price, book direct on our Tucson Food Tours website!

What's included

  • See tour itinerary- 6/7 food stops (all good sized plates, not just samples))

What to expect

  1. Congress
    Pass by
    We meet at Congress Hotel- a historic hotel renowned for its vintage charm and as the site where notorious gangster John Dillinger was captured in 1934.
  2. 15m
    Foodie Stop #1
    We start with a refreshing drink-
  3. Rialto Theatre
    Pass by
    a historic venue known for its eclectic live performances and as a cornerstone of the city's downtown entertainment scene since 1920
  4. 30m
    Foodie stop #2- tasting house smoke pastrami on a reuben and tempura cheese curds
  5. 20m
    Foodie stop #3
    Tasting the award winning taco made with local ingredients- La Vaquero
  6. 20m
    Foodie Stop #4
    Guests will try a house made pizzetta topped with a secret ingredient that only one restaurant in Tucson is able to make in a special way.
  7. 20m
    Foodie Stop #5- sample a rotating special
  8. Pima County Courthouse
    15m
    - a stunning example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, known for its vibrant pink facade and iconic mosaic dome.

    There are many more historic sites and stories the guide will tell. We just can't list them all here! Join a tour and see.
  9. 30m
    Foodie Stop #6-
    Guests will visit this historic restaurant and learn about the family who owns the longest continously run Mexican restaurant in the US.
    They will also sample a home made tamale.
  10. 15m
    Foodie Stop #7- Guests will get a cone or cup of the homemade gelato- rotating weekly flavors & fun toppings
    This is a seasonal stop. There will be a substitution during off season hours.
  11. 30m
    Guests will see beautiful murals throughout the walking food tour so bring your camera!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the courtyard that is on the north side of Congress Hotel. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt that says Tucson Food Tours on it.

End point

We meet at the courtyard that is on the north side of Congress Hotel. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt that says Tucson Food Tours on it.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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